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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in e-learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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